Your Greens, Rated

A great source of iron, spinach tops the heap. "Just one cup of fresh spinach provides almost double the daily requirement of vitamin K, which plays an important role in cardiovascular and bone health," says Joy Bauer, nutrition and health expert for the TODAY show and the bestselling author of Food Cures. "It's filled with antioxidants, including vitamins A and C, lutein and zeaxanthin—a duo that acts like sunscreen for your eyes and guards against macular degeneration." In addition to a salad, spinach leaves can be added to turkey burgers and is virtually tasteless if added to a smoothie or egg dish.

Mom was right when she said "eat your greens." Especially the leafy kind, which are full of vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting phytochemicals. Find out which perfect-for-fall greens are packed with the best vitamin power.